Scheduled Work Times: Monday – Friday and as may be necessary Reports T: Director of Administration, Chief Executive Officer Job Description
The Legal Officer will provide legal services to the Institute and manage the secretariat of the Institute’s Board.
Essential Functions The essential functions of the Legal Officer are:
Provide legal advice/opinion on various issues relating to the Institute and its subsidiaries
Undertake legal research and legal interpretation of all relevant laws including the Institute’s staff, financial and other internal regulations
Prepare agreements and other legal instruments as well as memoranda and correspondences
Review all agreements and legal documents, which may create legal obligation for the Institute
Oversee the registration and verification of contractors and consultants for the institute
Work with external solicitors on cases involving the Institute
Update the Institute’s details with relevant regulatory authorities when necessary
Handle matters related to the Board of Directors and Board Secretariat
Handle matters related to the reflection of structural changes of the Institute
Provide Legal guidance/advice on various issues such as corporate regulatory compliance, privacy, anti-trust and competition laws, advertising/promotional matters, corporate governance, fiduciary duty, ethics and strategic transactions within the Department of Administration and the Institute, including the preparation of memoranda and correspondences
Provide corporate policy guidance by providing advice on labor relations, employment law and benefits matters
Update the details of the Institute and its subsidiaries at the Corporate Affairs Commission when necessary
Coordinate other legal and related matters with external solicitors as may be needed/directed
Perform such other administrative duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer and or the Director of Administration.
Minimum Qualifications Education/Experience:
Candidates should have an LLB, BL with a minimum of Second Class Upper Division
Candidates must possess an advanced degree (LLM or MA) in Corporate/Commercial Law
At least 3 years post call experience in Corporate/Commercial Law
Candidates with experience in a Local or International NGO may have an added advantage.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Excellent analytical, planning and organizational skills including time management
Ability to use initiative (be proactive) and work independently
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Excellent communication skills in English, written/verbal and diplomacy
Good interpersonal, relationship management skills and possess the ability to work as part of a team
Excellent computer skills
Applicants should send their Application letter and detailed Curriculum Vitae in Microsoft word format to the “Associate Director, Human Resources” through this email address: careers@ihvnigeria.org Note: Candidates should indicate appropriate positions and preferred locations in their application letter.
Apply via :
careers@ihvnigeria.org
